“Dark Mentorships” Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, & Jen Statsky on ‘Hacks’
“We met in New York, doing comedy,” recalled screenwriter Paul W. Downs about his time with the Upright Citizens Brigade. His co-creators Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky were in a sketch group at the time. “We were the only two women in the group and they eventually stopped emailing us, so I guess we got […]
Emmy-Nominated Writer Our Lady J Talks “Pose”
In 2018, Steven Canals, Ryan Murphy and Brad Fulchuk created a ground-breaking television show set in New York City in the late 80s focusing on the LGBTIQ communities. That show is POSE and it’s noted for its stark and honest portrayal of the era. Our Lady J, who was co-nominated for a Primetime Emmy in […]
Rafael Casal & Daveed Diggs Talk ‘Blindspotting’
Over a decade ago, two writers from Oakland had an idea to make a film depicting their hometown as the centerpiece. It premiered at Sundance in 2018 to high praise. In 2021, it was adapted into an eight-part television series. Filmmakers Rafael Casal and Daveed Diggs spoke to Creative Screenwriting Magazine about bringing their idea […]
“Work To The Edge Of Each Character’s Wound” Creator Sue Tenney Talks ‘Virgin River’
Veteran TV writer Sue Tenney, also known for her writing work on 7th Heaven and Cedar Grove knew she was onto something good after she read the New York Times bestselling Virgin River anthology books by Robyn Carr – all twenty-one of them. Tenney developed the novels into a TV series focusing on Melinda Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge) […]
“Manifest the Conversation in the Audience” Aaron Rahsaan Thomas on ’S.W.A.T.’
“Everyone is a storyteller on some level, even if you’re just telling a loved one about your day, telling a joke, or giving directions to a party,” said S.W.A.T. co-creator and former showrunner Aaron Rahsaan Thomas. “The most effective way to connect with human beings is through storytelling.” Thomas, who has worked on TV shows […]
